Benenden Church of England Primary School vs St Ronan's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benenden Church of England Primary School
Cranbrook · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
213 students
St Ronan's School
Cranbrook · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
359 students
| Measure | Benenden Church of England Primary School Cranbrook, South East | St Ronan's School Cranbrook, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #215 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #1033 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 213 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cranbrook | Cranbrook |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.benenden-cep.kent.sch.uk | www.saintronans.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Ronan's School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 213.
- •Benenden Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Ronan's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benenden Church of England Primary School better than St Ronan's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benenden Church of England Primary School and St Ronan's School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Cranbrook in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benenden Church of England Primary School: 213. St Ronan's School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benenden Church of England Primary School and St Ronan's School rank in South East?
Benenden Church of England Primary School is 215th of 2,471 and St Ronan's School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).